Swabian Dätscher

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 500 g flour (wheat or white spelt or whole grain)
• 1 cube of yeast (alternatively 1 packet of dry yeast)
• 300 ml water, warm
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 cups sour cream
• 1 bunch of spring onions or 2-3 large onions
• 200 g bacon, diced
• 1 bunch of chives
• 4 eggs
• salt and pepper
• nutmeg
• possibly grease for the tray
• Flour for the work surface

Instructions

Working time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 35 minutes

Savory cakes for parties and in between

“Dätscher” comes from the Swabian word “dätschen,” which means “to clap flat with the hand,” and that’s exactly how these things are made. First, you prepare a yeast dough from flour, yeast, salt, and warm water, which you let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes. Then you whisk the eggs and sour cream and season the mixture with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. The other ingredients (spring onions or onions, chives, bacon) are cleaned, chopped as finely as possible, and set aside. Once the yeast dough has risen nicely, you take a piece the size of a small apple by hand, knead it again on a floured surface, and then clap it flat between your hands. These flatbreads are placed on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. When a baking sheet is full, add 1-2 tablespoons of the sour cream mixture (or more, depending on the size) to each flatbread and sprinkle with your desired topping: diced onions, rolled spring onions, rolled chives, diced bacon—but crumbled feta cheese or tomatoes are also possible. Season the whole thing with a few herbs to taste. Bake in a preheated oven at 250°C for about 15 to 20 minutes. The Dätscher are ready when the dough begins to brown. Tips: When it comes to toppings, there are no limits, including the seasoning. Black cumin, for example, goes very well with feta cheese; then the whole thing tastes a bit like börek. Tomatoes like oregano, and caraway goes well with onions… It’s a great party dish because you can prepare the pieces well in advance and let each guest choose their own topping.